Bollywood Mourns the Loss of Shefali Jariwala: ‘Kaanta Laga’ Star Dies at 42

Shefali Jariwala, a prominent actress and model, recognized for her participation in Bigg Boss 13 in 2019, has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 42. Widely recognized as the ‘Kaanta Laga Girl,’ she reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest late on June 27. She was immediately taken to Bellevue Multispeciality hospital by her husband, Parag Tyagi, and three others. Preliminary information suggests that Jariwala was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital, despite medical efforts. Hospital staff confirmed the tragic news, stating that she did not survive. Her sudden passing has sent shockwaves across Bollywood, leaving many heartbroken. Jariwala rose to fame in the early 2000s through her memorable performance in the remix video of ‘Kaanta Laga,’ which made her a household name. She later featured in Salman Khan’s ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi,’ in addition to appearing on various television and reality shows, including Nach Baliye (Seasons 5 & 7), where she openly discussed mental health and personal challenges.